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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 88.94 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 88.94 and 43.76 is: 60.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 88.94 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/88.94 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 88.94 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 3,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892.01/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.32

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